Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Mild
- Complexity
- Simple
- Violence
- None
- ebullient
- witty
- irreverent
- lazy sunday
- girls night
What critics said
Critics broadly found the sequel entertaining and buoyed by cast chemistry and musical performances, though less consistently funny and narratively sharp than its predecessor.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
The Bellas must rebuild their bonds of friendship and sisterhood after public humiliation and professional exclusion.
The Bellas pursue an international competition that no American team has previously won in order to regain their status.
The film repeatedly foregrounds elaborate a cappella performances and musical competition as its main entertainment engine.
The returning Bellas, old rivals, new friends, and remixed musical numbers extend the established series formula.
Films like Pitch Perfect 2, and why
Pitch Perfect
female ensemble comedy, competitive performance structure, friendship and ambition
School of Rock
music-driven comedy, underdog competition, youthful ensemble energy
Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit
feel-good singing competition, comic rivalry, group bonding
Movie Details
- Director
- Elizabeth Banks
- Release Date
- 2015-05-07
- Runtime
- 115 min
- Rating
- 6.8 / 10 (5591)
Cast
- Anna Kendrick
- Brittany Snow
- Hailee Steinfeld
- Rebel Wilson
- Ester Dean
- Adam Devine
- Skylar Astin
- Hana Mae Lee
- Elizabeth Banks
- Ben Platt
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- YouTube TV
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, FlixFling
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Pitch Perfect 2 about?
- The Bellas rebuild their sisterhood and chase an unprecedented international a cappella victory after a humiliating public collapse.
- What is Pitch Perfect 2 like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Pitch Perfect 2 as brisk, its intensity as mild and its storytelling as simple.
- Is Pitch Perfect 2 violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Pitch Perfect 2.
- What did critics think of Pitch Perfect 2?
- Critics broadly found the sequel entertaining and buoyed by cast chemistry and musical performances, though less consistently funny and narratively sharp than its predecessor.
- Which films are like Pitch Perfect 2?
- Films with a similar feel include Pitch Perfect, School of Rock, and Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit.
- How long is Pitch Perfect 2?
- Pitch Perfect 2 runs 115 minutes.
- Where can I watch Pitch Perfect 2?
- In United States, Pitch Perfect 2 streams on YouTube TV.
